HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&R 07.01.1993 Minutes CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA I PRC xU3
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Council Chambers
July 1, 1993
CALL TO ORDER
1. Regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission called to order at 7:04 p.m. Call to order
SALUTE 'TO THE FLAG
Flag Salute
2.
ROLL CALL
3. Commissioners present: Hendrickson, Hopkins, Throne, Ouinlan(7:08pm) Roll call
Commissioners absent: Lohmiller
Staff present: Stephen Dowling, Director of Parks and Recreation
INTRODUCTIONS
4. None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
5. None
OLD BUSINESS
6. None
NEW BUSINESS
7. Director Dowling introduced Rhonda Scherber, President of Friends of Stevens Creek Trail. fnends of
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Rhonda Scherber updated the Commission on the progress of the Friends of Stevens Creek Trail Presentation
and then showed an eight minute promotional video on the Creek Trail. Rhonda explained,
"what we are asking the Commission tonight is for two things. We are asking the Commission
to recommend to Council to endorse the Friends of Stevens Creek Trail as the group that
supports the trail in Cupertino. And also to ask that we sit down with the appropriate people
on staff, and Steve tells me that that would be him, to figure out how the Friends can best assist
the City of Cupertino with the development of the Stevens Creek Trail. Each city is different
and at a different stage of development and there arc different challenges facing each and we
would like to figure out how we can best assist each city."
Director explained to the Commission that "Rhonda is asking for endorsement of the
organization and that there will be a future meeting involving Commissioner Hopkins, Rhonda
and mvself to discuss what will be defined as the benefits for each jurisdiction."
Commissioner Throne asked,"ls the City responsible for the managing of any public fund% and
any construction development'?'
Rhonda agreed by saying, "That is correct and we are reslxmsible for any private fund raising."
Page 2 Commissioner Quinlan and Director Dowling questioned if Rhonda was aware of any acquisition of
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Fnen land in Mountain View for the trail.no
Rhonda said, "There is some property that the City might acquire, but it is not necessary or critical to ,
the design or completion of the project."
Mown After discussion, Commissioner Throne moved and Commissioner Quinlan 'seconded a motion to
recommend to City Council that the Friends of Stevens Creek Trail be the official support group of the
Stevens Creek Trail in Cupertino. All in favor. Motion approved.
Park R. Director Dowling reported that Commissioner Quinlan, staff and the City Attorney met to talk about
Ordination Ordinance some of the specific issues regarding the modifications to the Park Dedication Ordinance. Director
reviewed with the Commission the current formula which included the mandatory and optional
elements. The Commission was in agreement with the proposed changes and a public hearing will be
scheduled in August or September for action by the Commission.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Motion 9. Commissioner Throne moved and Commissioner Quinlan seconded a motion to approve the minutes
of the June 3, 1993 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. All in favor. Motion approved.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
10. None
MONTHLY REPORTS
11. Commissioner Quinlan stated that he is a board member of the Northwest Y.M.C.A. and they are
considering having a sub-committee with Commissioner Quinlan as Chair.The committee would consist
of a couple other board members,a staff person from the City of Cupertino and City of Sunnvvale,staff
person from the public school district. That committee would review programs and program overlap to
get the most benefit from the dollar. Director Dowling said he would be willing to participate in that
sub-committee.
Commissioner Hendrickson reported on the meeting with Bob and Polli Rychlick regarding the dog
park. They understand that the City is not able to fund this at this time and that the funding will be
privately funded. They will be approaching this Commission on a park that they would recommend.
MISCELLANEOUS
12. There was no legislative update.
' 13. There was no Mayor's luncheon report.
14. Director reported, "Council did endorse the McClellan Ranch Master Plan. Council did not want to
displace the current residents in the Simms house until alternatives had been identified. They made no
changes to Commissions recommendation. The next step is to bring to Commission a strategy for
forming the management task force."
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ADJOURNMENT
15. At 8:06 p.m. Commissioner Hopkins moved and Commissioner Throne seconded a motion to Motion
adjourn to the regular commission meeting on Thursday, August 5, 1993, 7:00 p.m., Council
Chambers. Motion unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda M. Lagergren, S itr ry
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Clerk Chairperson